Solar Panels

What do you get if you put a 3D mapping expert, a coder, an incurable data nerd, and a proud owner of a one-year-old rooftop solar power system in the same room? You get John…
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Wondering if your solar panels’ are still operating at their optimum efficiency? A free online tool from Solcast precisely calculates how much energy your panels should have…
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How can homeowners go solar? Assess your energy needs Evaluate your location Check your finances Find a reliable solar panel installer Follow maintenance…
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What are the steps to determine how many solar panels should I install at home? Assess your energy needs Evaluate solar panel efficiency Calculate solar…
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How do you choose the best spot for your solar panels at home? Identify sun-exposed areas Assess the condition of the areas Consider the space Consider…
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There are dents in the roof and solar panels right behind the air conditioner. Some weeks ago, I was cruising the wilds of social media and found a solar thread causing a stir.…
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Given that climate change will cause more extreme weather events, hailstorms are bound to pose a growing challenge to solar farm operators. As noted in this 2021 study published…
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While political China-baiting in the solar market continues unabated, we learned last week that the government is moving ahead on the security of internet-connected inverters.…
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The Amprius battery pack in the third-placed Brunel ‘Nuna 12’ solar race car. The Bridgestone World Solar Challenge is not just a race. It’s a tough test for solar-powered cars,…
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Loose connection on the active conductor inside an AC isolator, evidence of heat damage. There’s a big problem in Australia’s solar world. Despite ACT, TAS, and VIC inspecting all…
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